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How to get fromPapeete to Melbourneby plane, train, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Papeete to Melbourne by plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PPT - MEL
    13h 44m
    $925–3,478

  2. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane PPT - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    15h 37m
    $616–2,157

  3. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Bendigo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane PPT - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    31h 53m
    $1,143–7,260

  4. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the car ferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MOZ - MEL
    27h 46m
    $660–2,014

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration12h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,721.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 44m

What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, and Qantas fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) twice daily.

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